Currently rated as one of the top 100 art festivals in the country, the festival hosts more than 100 juried artists from around the globe. Art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to watch the masters at work with art demos and booth chats taking place all weekend long! In addition to the work of the 100 juried artists, festival-goers will have the opportunity to view and purchase works from young artists, ages 18 and under, who participate in the Youth Art Division of the festival taking place on Sunday. In addition to the artwork, festival-goers will enjoy live performances from a variety of musical acts, great food and art activities for kids, including an art scavenger hunt and spin art at the festival and much more!

The festival hosts 100 juried artists from around the country in the Village Green of Lincolnshire and offers extraordinary examples of fine art and fine craft in a variety of mediums and price points. Take in the tranquility of Lincolnshire with a wonderful weekend that combines the fun of art with the art of fun. Live music on the music stage, great food and fun activities for kids, including an art scavenger hunt and spin art, make the festival a perfect family experience. Art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to see the masters at work with interactive art demos and booth chats taking place all weekend long! Festival-goers of all ages will have an opportunity to get into the “art-filled” action by contributing to a mural on-site at the festival.

Since 1995, The Actors Gymnasium has been guided by the vision of a revitalized American theatre: one with performances as thrilling as a rock concert, and as mesmerizing as the circus. To that end, we have dedicated ourselves to the education and development of multi-skilled, physical-theatre artists.

Located in Algonquin, Illinois, Algonquin Sub Shop serves the very best gourmet subs in the Chicago area. Fans come from all over the state to get a legendary sub prepared by the friendliest crew around. Relax at our establishment and enjoy everything from subs to homemade soups to our big deserts!

The Arboretum is South Barrington’s newest and most exciting place to shop, dine and play. The open-air center is named for the lush treescapes and gardens of its landscape, and for the large tree farm that formerly stood on the site. An upscale mix of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues including iPic Theaters, the ultimate cinema experience and a new way to go to the movies; L.L.Bean’s first Midwest outdoor gear and apparel store and the incomparable Pinstripes Bowling/Bocce/Bistro.

The Beer Market is an old-world specialty beer pub with a lively, modern twist and charm. Featuring over 500+ microbrews, craft, flavored, organic, gluten-free, seasonal, and other specialty beers, wines, and beverages, The Beer Market is sure to quench the thirst of our distinguished guests. The wide variety of beverage choices are complemented by an open seating area and live entertainment delivered from our mezzanine stage.

Join the Chicago Symphony Orchestra with Bobby McFerrin, Conductor, for The Best of The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. Bring a picnic and some friends for an evening of great music under the stars at Ravinia. Tickets: $75/25, Lawn: $10

The Bike Haven is McHenry, Illinois' source for professional, honest and experienced bicycle sales, service and rentals. They strive to have something for your every cycling need, whether you are looking for cruisers, path, top-of-the-line road and mountain bikes, or children bikes. They also have the largest selection of parts, apparel and accessories, and their in-store service turn-around is exceptional. Their staff have years of experience in all aspects of the sport, making them uniquely qualified to help out everyone from the new cyclist to professional racer. The best bikes and gear in the sport plus a friendly, knowledgeable staff have made The Bike Haven the area's premier bike shop. Their weekly group ride Shoot Outs are a great way to get cycling with them! The Bike Haven sponsors a full USA Cycling Race Team for the serious riders. Here at The Bike Haven wants you to Get IN, Get ON, Get INVOLVED!! Life is a journey- let's Enjoy the Ride!

A North Shore institution, The Book Stall is one of the leading independent bookstores in the Chicagoland area. This general trade book store has a reputation for trustworthy customer service, numerous author appearances throughout the year, and a highly popular monthly newsletter with a distribution of 8,500.

We are a vintage and antique Button Museum. Our button displays rotate on a monthly basis based upon the current theme. Visitors will be given an opportunity to view beautiful buttons on display and learn more about two incredible women who saved and preserved everything (beautiful objects and historical artifacts). The museum will host a variety of small clubs, exhibitions, workshops, and events.

The Capital Grille is nationally known for its hand-carved steak selections, award-winning wine list, professional service and an atmosphere of relaxed elegance. Steaks are dry-aged on site for 14 days and hand-sculpted to maximize flavor and tenderness.

The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Performs with Pinchas Zuckerman at Ravinia

Pinchas Zukerman on violin will perform with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Rafael Payare. Program will include pieces from Berlioz, Bruch, and Rimsky-Korsakov. Tickets: $50/25 & Lawn: $10.

Coin Mart is located at 757 West Golf Road and they buy, sell, and appraise coins and collectable coin collection. You can find coins dating back to the 1700's. Come see a wide variety of gold, silver, and currency right here in Schaumburg! Schaumburg's one and only coin store serving the community for nearly 20 years!

Corner Chef turns a casual meal into a special occasion. Our gourmet delivery menus offers a variety of boxed meals, warm and cold buffets and an assortment of hors d'oeuvres. We specialize in fresh, delicious food delivered on time.

Like most any restaurant you’ll find in the tropics, The Crazy Toucan specializes in refreshing tropical drinks for all ages! Located in the KeyLime Cove Indoor Waterpark Resort, the ambiance is sheer island fun and includes crazy and colorful décor, classic beach music, huge plasma TVs, and everything from Jerk Chicken Salad and Pulled Pork Sandwiches to Toukie's Fresh Catch the Day. A fun gathering place where great food and good fun are the special of the day, every day. Enjoy a refreshing tropical drink with or without the kick.

A traditional Irish Pub in Downtown Skokie serving time-honored traditional Irish fare including Guinness Fish & Chips, Corned Beef & Cabbage and Shepherd’s Pie just to name a few as well as pub favorites such as hamburgers and sandwiches. Smaller Pub Bites include the Hummus & Crispy Pita Plate, Spinach & Artichoke Dip and Chicken Quesadillas. Watch a game on their large TVs or enjoy a meal and a drink on the outdoor patio.

The Diary of Anne Frank is a look into the mind and life of a normal teenage girl who was put through extraordinary circumstances. Anne and her family are forced into hiding while the Nazis take over Europe. Through this retelling, we see what life was like for Anne while being hidden from the world for two years. As WWII marches on, Anne grows and matures, questioning why she is being persecuted. It’s a compelling story that shouldn't be missed.Recommended for grades 5-12.

Four-time Grammy winning Doobie Brothers sound has become part of America’s musical firmament, sampled on dance records and a fixture on radio formats from top 40 to classic rock. They continue to write and record new material, tour the world, boasting one of the most loyal fan bases in music, all while breaking new creative ground.

This market will include local growers, regional sourced cheeses, breads and other foods, but there also may be pottery, wood carvings, imported olive oils and crafts. Additionally a French market canopy system will be set in place with the canopies coming from Paris. The market will be held at the Metra Station parking lot.

This perfectly-planned town offers beautiful shop and restaurant-lined streets—just like a European town. A 10-screen movie theater, shops including Von Maur, Hot Mama and Dick’s Sporting Goods as well as restaurants unique to the North Shore including RA Sushi, Jameson’s Charhouse and Ted’s Montana Grill. The Glen Town Center is also home to the Kohl Children’s Museum, a leading institution for hands-on, interactive learning.

Come find a taste of Greece! Try traditional specialties like Leg of Lamb, Pastichio, Spanakotiropita, Dolmades, Loukoumades, and Moussaka. Belly Dancer every Friday and Saturday night followed by Live Music. Semi-private dining with party packages.

The prairie grove, covering 123 acres of ecologically diverse prairie land, is preserved and maintained as former home of the visionary horticulturist and educator Dr. John Kennicott, who brought his family from New Orleans to settle on his land in 1836. The Grove, located in Glenview, is a National Historic Landmark and is on the National Registry of Historic Places. It offers many opportunities for educational, environmental and historical enjoyment including two historic homes, the Kennicott House and the Redfield Estate; the Grove Interpretive Center, a Native American Village, a Log Cabin, a Schoolhouse, a Wetlands Greenhouse and numerous interpretive trails.

Built in the historic Williamsburg-style in 1927, the Homestead has been under family management for over 75 years. The 90-room hotel is conveniently located on a quiet residential street adjacent to Evanston’s downtown business district and Lake Michigan. Guests will enjoy a continental breakfast and garage parking during their overnight, or longer stay (rooms can be rented by the day, month or longer.) The hotel’s fine dining restaurant, Quince, serves contemporary American cuisine and Q2, the hotel’s intimate cocktail lounge, is not to be missed.

Home to the Kalo Foundation of Park Ridge, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the rich artistic legacy of the city through education, advocacy, and preservation, as well as promoting the arts & crafts as an integral part of our modern lives. Based on the ideals of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, the Foundation will sponsor educational seminars, exhibits, tours, publications and special events to increase awareness and appreciation of the arts and crafts. Check the website for special events and hours.

An 84 room hotel located in the heart of downtown Zion, within walking distance of the Cancer Treatment Center of America, 1/2 mile from Zion Solutions, and only 15 minutes from NTC Great Lakes. The hotel offers a selection of King and Queen rooms, Extended Stay Suites with fully equipped kitchens, as well as King Suites with separate living and sleeping areas, custom linens and Decor, Business Center, Meeting and Training Rooms, Large (250 person) Banquet Hall. All rooms are equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and flat panel TV.

Historical landmark situated on 60 magnificent acres in the Village of Lake Villa. Beautifully restored and renovated for weddings, banquets and private parties. Three-season tent accommodates up to 350 guests.

This affordable, extended stay hotel is situated on a 200 acre Championship Golf Estate. An 80-room all-suite hotel, some with full kitchens and fireplaces, offering great amenities including in-room microwaves, mini refrigerators, cable television with HBO, Nintendo games and coffee maker. Relax in the heated indoor pool or Jacuzzi, work out in the fitness area, play a game of tennis or practice on the driving range and wake up to a complimentary full hot breakfast buffet.

This bed and breakfast’s original architecture dates back to 1927 and charms guests with its wood burning fireplace, French doors and vintage molding. The Inn’s 42 are each uniquely designed. Personal service is complete with a continental breakfast. Conveniently located near downtown Evanston and Northwestern University. Pensiero Ristorante is a North Shore favorite and is located on the Inn’s first floor.

Fondue is a fun and interactive dining experience! Discover all the ingredients for a unique dining experience including a relaxed atmosphere, private tables, attentive service, fine wines and signature fondue dinners.

The first Middle Eastern Restaurant of its kind and caliber in the area. Our food is prepared fresh daily. Offering specialties such as tabouleh, fattoush, Jerusalem, Lebanese, Mediterranean and chicken salad. We pride ourselves on our tremendous following amongst healthy eaters including many vegetarian dishes.

A specialty food store featuring artisanal, small batch extra virgin olive oils on tap, a variety of balsamic vinegars from Modena, Italy, fresh spices from our spice locker, and a full menu of gourmet food items and accessories. Stop in for a taste and see why customers say wow!

The Fun Center consists of a 43,000 sq. ft. entertainment facility offering over 150 redemption and arcade games, a Redemption Area with over 1,000 items from which to choose, Rocky's Pizzeria, a Food Court, Hershey's® Ice Cream Shoppe, a main Party Area with a 12 ft. movie screen, three private party rooms for birthdays, showers, meetings or any occasion and Rocky's Fun House Miniature Golf. Video gaming also available.

The Fun Center consists of a 43,000 sq. ft. Entertainment Facility containing over 150 redemption and arcade games, a Redemption Area with over 1,000 items from which to choose, Rocky's Pizzeria, a food court, Hershey's® Ice Cream Shoppe, a main party area with a 12 ft. movie screen that can host multiple parties or field trips, three private party rooms for birthdays, showers, meetings or any occasion and Rocky's Fun House Miniature Golf. This is an indoor 18-hole, glow-in-the-dark miniature golf course with a combination fun house, circus, and midway theme. The arcade area also has Animaland, where children and adults alike can stuff and make a unique furry friend. Packages available for birthday parties, field trips and other special events. Visit the website for monthly specials and weekly specials.

For more than 30 years, The Popcorn Factory has been the "popcorn authority" with our impressive collection of crowd-pleasing gifts and great-tasting snacks. Our factory store in Lake Forest is delighting customers with delicious, premium popcorn, cookies, candies, nuts and snacks of all kinds, plus all your Popcorn Factory favorite items! A trip to The Popcorn Factory Store is sure to be an adventure every time!

Guided tours (by reservation only) of Ragdale, a nationally renowned artists' community built by noted architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, include a walk through the historic house and gardens as well as a studio visit with an artist-in-residence.

Art, architecture, and garden tours of Howard Van Doren Shaw's summer retreat. The house and gardens, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places among examples of the Arts and Crafts movement in the country. It house 12 artists at a time.

A private Estate located in Barrington Hills, featuring the World's finest collection of Automatic Music Instruments, including the World's largest Theater Organ. Private Group Tours or 40 or more. Charity Gala Events & Concerts. A Summer Concert Series and a Christmas Concert supporting the Sanfilippo Foundation open to the public with pre-purchased tickets. Concerts include time to explore the Sanfilippo Collection. See website for details and tickets.

Come out for a night of laughter as The Second City takes on all the news that’s fit to twist. The biggest headlines! The hot-button issues! All served up with a side of that famous Chicago-style improv. Don’t miss this chance to see the superstars of tomorrow live on stage now!

The Shanty located in Wadsworth is a place that once discovered, you always go back. With its comfortable rustic atmosphere and friendly service, this truly is the place where quality food meets a fair price. With a great staff that makes patrons feel right at home, it may be the only restaurant in the area where the customers run the show.

The Stadium at the Ballpark at Rosemont is the 2,000-seat home of the Chicago Bandits, the 2011 NPF World Champion women's softball organization, East Leyden High School's girls softball team and the Rosemont School's boys and girls softball team. It is located on the west side of 1-294, and is the first facility of its kind in the nation built expressly for women's professional sports. The team plays 25 home games a year, from June through August.

Home of the famous Lipizzan stallions known for their beauty, strength and intelligence. The beautiful rolling hills of Tempel Farms have been home to the Tempel Lipizzan for more than 50 years. For the past 27 years, the farm setting has been backdrop for the 90-minute performances in the tradition of the Spanish Riding School in Vienna. Performances chronicle the horses’ training from the youngest foals to the most highly trained stallions all performing to musical accompaniment. Performances are held on the one Sunday a month July through September and one Saturday night a month July through September. Saturday night performances include a self-guided tour where complimentary hors d'oeuvres, wine and beer will be served as the sun sets.

The best pizza on the North Shore. Casual atmosphere offering pizza, ribs, pasta, chicken and more. 36 satellie TV's with 3 big screens. Full menu available for pick up or delivery. Pool table, darts, trivia and more.

The Village Tavern has been in continuous operation since 1849. This family-owned restaurant, in classic road house style, has been a favorite “watering hole” for generations. A spacious dining room and antique bar area preserve the establishment’s rustic authenticity. Especially popular is the massive 35-foot mahogany bar, which survived Chicago’s “Great McCormick Place Fire” in the 1960’s. The warm and friendly “pub” atmosphere of this classic restaurant attracts locals and tourists alike. There is live entertainment six nights a week. Known for our great steaks, 1/2 lb. Angus beef hamburgers, hearty sandwiches, and fish fry.

The Village Vintner Winery, a fully functional winery, is located in the heart of Carpentersville, Illinois. Come in, relax, and enjoy individually handcrafted award winning wines in the winery's distinctive atmosphere. They offer tastings daily of up to eight wines. Learn about different wines, food pairings or simply sample our blends of outstanding varietals. Their wine experts can help you select just the right wine for any occasion. Whether you are a beginner learning about wine, or an expert who enjoys wines from around the world, you'll find our winery the perfect place to explore new tastes and create your own personal vintage.

The Vine first started out as a small tapas bar and within two years had expanded their bar and restaurant into a full operation that continues to focus on using fresh and local ingredients and features over 75 cocktails. Everything, from food to drinks, is made in-house and prepared to order. We hope you enjoy your time at The Vine as much as we enjoy having you here.

Just a 5 minute complimentary shuttle ride from O'Hare Airport. Oversized guest rooms, great restaurants, a complete healthclub with swimming pool, business center, and meeting/banquet facilities for 6 to 1,200 people.

Bring a picnic and some friends for a night of music with Thomas Hampson on the baritone and Kevin Murphy on piano. The program to include works by Schubert, Mahler, Barber and Jennifer Higdon. Tickets: $60/40, Lawn: $10

Located inside the Holiday Inn hotel with fabulous views of the water, serves Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. This is a casual dining experience featuring American cuisine, Friday night fish frys, Sunday champagne brunch and other specials.

This public golf facility, designed by Robert Trent Jones, Jr., is one of the most challenging courses in the Chicago area. This 18-hole, par 72 c golf course is nestled on 241 acres of beautiful forest, marsh and prairie. This is the first public course in the United States to achieve Audubon Signature Sanctuary certification. Banquet facilities are available to accommodate a wide range of group sizes from small private outings to a full-course tournament. Golfers can spot bluebirds while playing one of the hottest courses in the Chicago area. Driving Range also available.

Full service restaurant/bar open 7 days a week for lunch and dinner. Weekend brunch from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.. Famous for our award-winning wings, burgers, fish and chips, 19 beers on tap, Guinness black list and much more! 24 high definition flat screens LCDs to watch the game, live entertainment, Karaoke Wednesdays, and kids eat free Tuesdays with a balloon artist!

Designed for experienced triathletes and beginning participants. Triathlon includes a 300 meter swim, 6 mile bike course (helmets required), and a 3 mile run. This event is good for getting in shape for more ambitious triathlons. There are no age group awards, everyone who finishes is a winner. Check-in time is at 7am at Deerspring Park and race begins at 8am. Registration is on a first come/first served basis. Ages 8 & older only. Please visit the website for complete details.

Tokio Pub blends the eclectic flavors of Japanese and American Pub cuisine, served in a richly-hued dining room with lively music, friendly service & a fun atmosphere.The flavors of Japan, Latin America and the U S of A are combined to create a unique pub menu. Try specialty Sushi, Tacos & our Signature Hot Rock. Don’t forget to indulge in the House-made Ramen Noodle Bowls or Tokio Pub’s famous Ramen Burger.

Featuring an all-day, Irish breakfast, hearty meals like Shepherd's Pie and Irish stew, plus healthier options such as raspberry balsamic salmon. There are 17 beers on tap, including Guiness and Harp. If the food and drinks don't provide sufficient Irish spirit for you, check out the daily drink specials.

Tony Bennett's artistry and accomplishments are applauded here at home and all over the world from people from 12 to 90 years old. Now in his seventh decade of singing, Tony Bennett along with Lady Gaga should be an explosive show! Don't miss this great opportunity. Choose from 2 shows, June 26 or June 27. Tickets are $195/180 and lawn seats are $49 in advance and $54 the day of the show.

TopGolf is an interactive high-tech golfing experience like no other. With state-of-the-art equipment, restaurant, and bars, they are able to take care of your every recreation, social, and event need.

Tore & Lukes is proudly family owned and operated by Tore Gagliano for over 33 years. Our specialties are Italian Beef, Chicago style Vienna hot dogs, calabrese style pizza, italian sausage, hamburgers, and our famous big bag of fries! We have an extensive menu for lunch and dinner for dining in or out.